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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with HR Green, Inc., for a Wireless/5G Strategic Plan and Consultant Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1A: Establish regional and infrastructure incentives to increase economic growth
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2019
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Trevor Minyard, Strategic Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve resolution as described by staff; specifically, "Phase 2 - "Develop Policies to Manage Wireless/5G Rollout | Tasks 1 - 4.3."
ITEM SUMMARY:
* In accordance with the City Council Strategic Goal 1A, "Establish regional and infrastructure incentives to increase economic growth / Move forward with a 5G strategic plan for the city...," staff completed a Requests for Qualification (RFQ) process, inviting firms to submit their qualifications to assist the City of McKinney in developing a wireless/5G strategic plan.
* After reviewing seven firms' submittals and interviewing two firms, city staff from the City Manager's Office, Development Services Department, Public Works Department, Information & Technology Department, and the McKinney Economic Development Corporation concluded that HR Green, Inc., an engineering firm with a variety of experience in such initiatives, was the most qualified firm.
* Based on HR Green, Inc.'s phased scope of work proposal, staff is recommending a phased approach that assists in the development of policies to manage wireless/5G rollout.
* Said phase is anticipated to include:
1. Evaluation of Health Concerns,
2. Review/Revise 5G Policy & Design Standards,
3. Conduct Cost Recovery Study,
4. Develop ROW Policies & Fiber Master Plan,
5. Create and Map Key Fiber Arterials, and
6. Conduit Design Guidelines & Construction Specifications.
* Upon future report back to the city council and staff on findings and recommendations from initial ph...
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